Career
Roeder is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Roeder joined the army from his birthplace in 1936. Completely exposed to ceaseless enemy artillery and small-arms fire, During the sixth counterattack, the enemy, by using flamethrowers and taking advantage of the fog, succeeded in overrunning the position The following morning, while the company was engaged in repulsing an enemy counterattack in force, Refusing medical treatment, he insisted on rejoining his men although in a weakened condition.